The recession is over and businesses are recruiting staff again. The economy is in recovery and the number of people in work is climbing. But the recovery is not working for everyone, as life gets harder for many. Why?

A report published by UK Music has shown that music tourism generated £84 million for the Northern Ireland economy last year. 260,000 music tourists visited Northern Ireland to attend concerts and music festivals in 2014.

As the summer holidays approach, Child Safety on Farms Week (22 to 28 June) is a reminder to farming families and visitors to be extra careful. The dangers associated with farming cannot be overstated – farms can be one of the most dangerous playgrounds for children during the summer months.

Owning a small company and starting from scratch is not an easy task. That is why many people fail and go bankrupt, but for those who survive the initial hardships, there are new challenges. When you obtain a loyal customer base another problem occurs. Your appetite will grow, and you will want to reach out, and make it big.

The Rural Business Seminar in St Brigid’s PS (10am-12.30pm) will focus on the potential for private individuals and community-based organisations to apply for funding under The Rural Business Investment Scheme, which is scheduled to open for applications in 2015.

Education used to be concerned with passing knowledge from one generation to the next so students could learn from the achievements and mistakes of the past. Education today, however, is more focussed on preparing students to get good grades, pass exams, find jobs and contribute to the economy.